The species is closely related to the Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion percula. It has 11 dorsal spines (10 in A.percula), and 17 pectoral rays (16 in A.percula).

Size range

The species grows to 8 cm in length.

Distribution

The fish occurs in tropical marine waters of the Indo-Malaysian region, from the Ryukyu Islands, Japan, throughout South-east Asia and south to Australia.

In Australia it is known from the north-western coast of Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.